Shoreline Variance

Permission to vary from the Bellevue City Code or the Land Use Code pertaining to requirements of the Bellevue Shoreline Master Program. (LS)

Apply for this permit online at MyBuildingPermit. When entering your Application Information, choose the following:

1. Application type: Land Use
2. Project type: Nonresidential or Multifamily Residential or Single Family Residential
3. Activity type: Shoreline Development
4. Scope of work: Shoreline Variance

Required Documents

The documents listed below are the minimum necessary to proceed with the application process. If you believe that a required submittal document does not apply to your project, please upload the Document Waiver Form in place of the required document.

• Bill To Form 
• Building Elevations
• Boundary & Topographic Survey
• Site Plan B
• Statistical Information Sheet
• Variance Criteria Letter

For assistance with electronic plan submittals, refer to Requirements for Electronic Plans

Fees and Timelines

• Land Use Permit Fees
• Permit Fee Estimator
• Permit Processing Timelines